Newsletter 48 - February 2013
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Aloha mai! One of the big challenges of eating locally grown food in Hawai‘i for those of us who grew up in North America is that the crops that grow best in this environment are not necessarily the same as we were raised on. Temperate climate grains, Irish potatoes, and many vegetables are not easy to grow in tropical Hawai‘i. ‘Ulu, ‘uala, and kalo, for example, do grow well here, but we were not raised on them, so we did not develop a palate for them when growing up. We’re inspired by the programs schools such as Kua o ka La New Century Public Charter School in Puna are developing to introduce children to growing and consuming the native foods of Hawai‘i. As this month’s article by Kua o ka La principal Susie Osborne says, “it is essential for children to experience the relationship between land, farmer, cook, and food as our ancestors did.” Another article this month introduces the culture of 'uala in North Kohala. Since our home is Hawai‘i, it is our responsibility to cultivate our relationship with native crops and their culture. And as adults who have established food preferences elsewhere, we feel it is our responsibility to develop a renewed palate for crops that thrive in this place. Mahalo nui loa, Craig Elevitch and Pedro Tama EventsSunday, January 27, 2013, 02:00pm - 05:00pm, Hilo Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 02:00pm - 04:00pm, South Kona Saturday, February 02, 2013, 07:00am - 12:00pm, South Kohala Saturday, February 02, 2013, 08:30am - 12:30pm, North Kohala Saturday, February 02, 2013, 10:00am - 03:00pm, Puna Thursday, February 07, 2013, 09:00am, North Kona Saturday, February 09, to Sunday, February 24, 2013, Puna Sunday, February 10, 2013, 12:00pm - 06:00pm, Hilo Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 06:00pm - 08:00pm, Hilo Saturday, February 16, 2013, 09:00am - 12:00pm, North Kohala Monday, February 18, 2013, 07:00pm - 09:00pm, North Kona Saturday, February 23, 2013, 09:00am - 02:30pm, South Kona Saturday, February 23, 2013, 09:00am - 11:00pm, North Kohala Sunday, February 24, 2013, 02:00pm - 05:00pm, Hilo Thursday, February 28, To Thursday, March 28, 2013, Puna Saturday, March 02, 2013, Puna Saturday, March 02, 2013, 10:00am - 03:00pm, Puna Saturday, March 09, 2013, 09:00am - 12:00pm, North Kohala Sunday, March 17, 2013, 12:30pm, North Kona Saturday, March 23, 2013, 05:30pm - 10:00pm, South Kohala View events calendarReportsLearning from the 'Aina: Puna Charter School Develops Model Culinary Arts Program
"All About 'Uala" workshop in Kohala
. Sun's Microgreens
Local chefs desire regional, seasonal, and artisanal products: Chef James Babian
When Chef Babian came to Hawai‘i Island 14 years ago, he informed hotel management that his style is centered on supporting the local agricultural community through sourcing food “from the region, buying things that are in season, and using products from small artisan farmers, such as Kona coffee, goat cheese, and honey.” The concept of supporting local producers Babian feels is an ancient concept that chefs are rediscovering around the world, bringing the restaurant industry “back to the ground roots” and developing strong farm to table programs. Farmers' Markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)Visit our comprehensive directory of Hawai'i Island farmers' markets and Community Supported Agricuture.
Designing For Sustainability and Food Security, PunaFebruary 9th - 24th, 2013 Web ResourcesThis month's web site listings
Supporting OrganizationsSponsorsHawai'i People's Fund and the Hawai'i Community Foundation   Founding sponsorsHawai'i County Resource Center, a program of the County of Hawai'i Department of Research and Development. Hawaii Agricultural Development Program in partnership with the Big Island RC&D Council.
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